Best Daycares in Florida — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 200 daycares and childcare centers across 4 cities in Florida.

Top Daycares in Florida

  1. #1 — Primrose School Score: 94%

    Tampa, FL — Daycare and Preschool in Tampa, FL

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  2. #2 — The Goddard School Score: 94%

    Orlando, FL — Preschool & Daycare in Orlando, FL

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — ICS Coral Gables Score: 87%

    Coral Gables, FL — ICS Coral Gables is a childcare center in Coral Gables, FL. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://www.icscoralgables.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Riviera Day School Score: 87%

    St Petersburg, FL — Riviera Day School is a childcare center in St Petersburg, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, elementary school. Website: http://www.RivieraDaySchool.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Elementary school. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Lightbridge Academy Score: 87%

    Tampa, FL — Lightbridge Academy is a childcare center in Tampa, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://lightbridgeacademy.com/tampa-fl/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Storybook Ranch Preschool Score: 87%

    Tampa, FL — Storybook Ranch Preschool is a childcare center in Tampa, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.storybookranchpreschool.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Children's Garden Nursery and Preschool Score: 87%

    Tampa, FL — Children's Garden Nursery and Preschool is a childcare center in Tampa, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.tampachildrensgardens.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  8. #8 — The Children's First Preschool Early Learning Center Score: 86%

    Miami, FL — The Children's First Preschool Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Miami, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://childrensfirstpreschool.net/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Kids 'R' Kids Score: 86%

    Tampa, FL — 247 Westchase

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Preschool at the Cross Score: 86%

    Orlando, FL — Preschool at the Cross is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://cfcaeagles.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Small Wonders Preschool Score: 86%

    Cape Coral, FL — Small Wonders Preschool is a childcare center in Cape Coral, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.egracechurch.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Deeper Root Academy Score: 86%

    Orlando, FL — Deeper Root Academy is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://www.deeperrootacademy.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →

  13. #13 — The Discovery Tree Academy Score: 86%

    Jacksonville, FL — The Discovery Tree Academy is a childcare center in Jacksonville, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.thediscoverytreeacademy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Little Fountains of Light Learning Center Score: 86%

    Jacksonville, FL — Little Fountains of Light Learning Center is a childcare center in Jacksonville, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.lfol.care/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  15. #15 — The Goddard School of Orange Park Score: 86%

    Orange Park, FL — The Goddard School of Orange Park is a childcare center in Orange Park, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.goddardschool.com/schools/fl/orange-park/orange-park.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Little Britches Academy Score: 86%

    Jacksonville, FL — Little Britches Academy is a childcare center in Jacksonville, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.littlebritchesmandarin.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Precious Promises Preschool Score: 86%

    Jacksonville, FL — Precious Promises Preschool is a childcare center in Jacksonville, FL. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://cfcjax.com/ppp.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Clarke Schools For Hearing and Speech Score: 86%

    Jacksonville, FL — Clarke Schools For Hearing and Speech is a childcare center in Jacksonville, FL. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.clarkeschools.org.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Orange Park Presbyterian Church Preschool Score: 86%

    Orange Park, FL — Orange Park Presbyterian Church Preschool is a childcare center in Orange Park, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://orangeparkpres.org/preschool/about-oppc-preschool.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  20. #20 — The Goddard School Score: 86%

    Jacksonville, FL — The Goddard School is a childcare center in Jacksonville, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, private school. Website: https://www.goddardschool.com/schools/fl/jacksonville/jacksonville-baymeadows.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Private school. View full profile →

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How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

What is the best daycare in Florida?
Primrose School is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Florida based on our Guide Score. See the full statewide ranked list above.
How many daycares are ranked in Florida?
We have ranked 200 daycares and childcare centers across 4 cities in Florida. Rankings are computed by Guide Score and updated regularly.